Women's Health Initiative

The Valley Women's Health Initiative will present the 8th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute luncheon and breast cancer awareness fundraiser on October 21, 2008 at 12:00 pm at the Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby.

This tribute is to recognize women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, professional and/or volunteer, who have made contributions that positively affect their local and/or broad communities in the Valley.

The tribute recognizes "outstanding women" who have made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, both professional and volunteer. The honorees exemplify the multi-dimensional role women play in today's society as demonstrated by the contributions they have made to positively affect their communities in the six Valley towns: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.

Sponsorships and advertisement opportunities are available to support this important event.

Funds raised from the Women Making A Difference in the Valley luncheon will benefit the Griffin Hospital/Valley Breast Care Fund. The fund was established in 2001, in an effort to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer.

The Valley Women's Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues including breast cancer awareness, heart disease, depression and family and teen services.

If you would like to submint a nomination or get more information on the event, tickets or to congratulate an honoree with an ad in the event program, please call Dorothy Gandy at (203)732-7431.